Nebraska vs. USC in recruiting, more Big 12 North

Brian Rosenthal, Lincoln Journal Star: Top-ranked USC has been a juggernaut on the football field largely because the Trojans have been a juggernaut on the recruiting trail. Would a prime-time victory against the nation’s No. 1 team make any difference?

Tommy Birch, Iowa State Daily: Standing against the wall in a red Cyclone shirt and basketball shorts, senior wide receiver Todd Blythe is preparing for the routine questions he’s gotten the past three years about the annual Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

KANSAS FOOTBALL

Ryan Wood, Lawrence Journal-World: KU’s offense has been tremendous through two games, and it could continue when Toledo – a team decimated by injuries on defense – comes to Lawrence on Saturday for a 6 p.m. game.

KANSAS STATE FOOTBALL

Mark Janssen, Manhattan Mercury: How much was Kansas State counting on Kaleb Drinkgern being a Saturday prime time performer in 2007? “Not very much” would be an understatement.

MISSOURI FOOTBALL

Mike DeArmond, Kansas City Star: The play that everyone remembers didn’t go for a touchdown. It didn’t prevent one. It was a simple outlet pass to tight end Martin Rucker.